By Ponciano C. Melo Jr.
In separate interviews, Hall of Fame coach Freddie Roach has made his bold prediction for the highly-anticipated showdown between Errol Spence Jr. and Terence “Bud” Crawford at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Roach, excited to witness two of the best fighters in the world facing off, believes Crawford will emerge victorious in the undisputed welterweight world title fight in Las Vegas on July 29 (July 30, in Manila.)
Citing Crawford’s boxing skills and ability to adapt, Roach sees him boxing his way to victory and establishing himself as one of the best fighters in the world today. Despite Spence’s punching power, Roach’s prediction favors Crawford as the ultimate winner of the monumental clash.
Known for his legendary coaching career and successful stints in the corner of fighters like Manny Pacquiao and Amir Khan, Roach’s insights into the sport are always eagerly sought after. Recently, Roach weighed in on one of the most anticipated fights of the year – the undisputed welterweight world title clash between Errol Spence Jr. and Terence “Bud” Crawford.
Speaking to FightHype and Boxing Social, Roach expressed his excitement for the upcoming bout, which will see two undefeated belt holders facing each other in the prime of their careers.
The magnitude of this showdown is undeniable, as it pits two of the world’s best pound-for-pound fighters against each other.
When asked to break down the fight and pick his winner, Roach didn’t hesitate in favoring Terence Crawford.
Despite acknowledging Errol Spence Jr.’s impressive punching power, Roach sees Crawford’s exceptional boxing skills as the key to victory.
According to Roach, Crawford is a master of adaptability – he starts the fight by feeling out his opponent, switching stances between southpaw and righty to gauge his opponent’s reactions. Once he establishes a comfort zone, Crawford will then proceed to “box his a** off,” employing his brilliant counter-punching and thoughtful strategy to outmaneuver his opponent.
Roach’s prediction aligns with his high regard for Crawford, whom he describes as a friend and a good person. The legendary coach commends Crawford’s approach to the sport, emphasizing his ability to execute a well-thought-out game plan in the ring.
Furthermore, Roach praises Crawford’s counter-punching skills, which have been honed to near perfection, making him one of the best fighters in the world today.
As fight fans eagerly anticipate the Spence-Crawford showdown Roach’s prediction adds to the excitement and intrigue surrounding this monumental event.